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To say that the Minnesota Twins played poorly<\/a> against the Texas Rangers would be putting it too lightly. Rocco Baldelli\u2019s team gave up 34 runs in three games, to a team that had scored just 17 total runs in their previous six games coming in. Minnesota got a win in game two but they were outscored by 21 runs in the series. Yikes\u2026<\/p>\n Most of the issues during the Twins\u2019 three-game set this week vs the Rangers came from the pitching mound. Simeon Woods Richardson returned<\/a> to the rotation and surrendered seven runs (six earned) in just 4 2\/3 innings. Jorge Alcala followed by allowing 6 more earned runs in his 1.2 innings, before he was traded immediately following the game.<\/p>\n Then this afternoon, after David Festa flew in and saved the Twins\u2019 tail Wednesday night by holding Texas to two runs on three hits, Bailey Ober \u2014 who we found out this morning<\/a> has been dealing with two different injuries \u2014 turned in an ugly 4.2 innings where he allowed seven runs (all earned) on six hits and six walks.<\/p>\n No one is more frustrated with these recent performance than the players in the clubhouse. When he left the mound, Ober could be seen hanging his head in clear disappointment, after letting his teammates and Minnesota Twins fans down in a moment where they so desperately needed him to come through.<\/p>\n Bailey Ober receives death threats after poor performance<\/p>\n There\u2019s no way to dress it up. Injuries be damned, Bailey Ober stunk up the joint on Thursday<\/a>. It was his second straight tough outing, bringing his total runs allowed<\/a> over the past two games (11.2 IP) to 12. But no high-level athlete or performer deserves what happened next, when Ober got back to his phone after coming off the mound Thursday.<\/p>\n That\u2019s when the 29-year-old<\/a> College of Charleston alum told Dan Hayes (The Athletic)<\/a> opened (assumedly) a direct message with a threat on his life, due to his poor performance on the mound today.<\/p>\n We published this story yesterday. #MNTwins<\/a> pitcher Bailey Ober mentioned he received death threats via social media following today\u2019s blowout loss. https:\/\/t.co\/97yWKeQGuR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) June 12, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n One of the best things about the internet is that it gives everyone a voice. That truth literally spreads to anyone. And on some apps, like X, it can literally be anyone, no matter how small the account. \u201cNormal\u201d people who, social media, would otherwise never be heard.<\/p>\n The problem with the amplification of those \u201ccommon\u201d folk, however, is that some of the people sitting behind these screens are downright vile, and live completely void of empathy.<\/p>\n Minnesota Twins pitcher isn\u2019t the only one dealing with online threats<\/p>\n In his tweet reporting the Ober death threats, for example, Hayes shared an article<\/a> posted to The Athletic on Lance McCullers, who was subject to some brutal threats from a drunk, angry gambler earlier this season. It was so bad that the Houston Astros contacted the police who helped them track down the source of the threats.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve received (something) as simple as a Venmo request with a threat on it that says, \u2018You owe me $9,000 because you blew the game \u2013 I need you to send me that money or I\u2019m going to find your family,. That\u2019s too far. We\u2019ve communicated as players to MLB security that we need to get a handle on this before it gets out of control. I don\u2019t want to say this, but something bad is going to happen and it\u2019s going to be like, \u2018We told you so.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Anonymous player \u2013 The Athletic<\/a><\/p>\n The Minnesota Twins \u2014 along with the rest of the 29 teams across Major League Baseball \u2014 employ professional athletes, yes. But they are also humans. Bailey Ober, Lance McCullers\u2026 they are all sons, brothers, parents, husbands, etc.<\/p>\n Bailey Ober has showcased his welcoming personality by collaborating on different with local cleat artists and he is active on social media. He\u2019s also one of the rare professional athletes whose DMs are still open to the public. Probably not anymore, though.<\/p>\n Actions of the few will continue to hurt the experience of many<\/p>\n It won\u2019t be at all shocking when the opportunity for fans to access their favorite celebrities or athletes dry up completely, due to interactions like what Bailey experienced today. Is having a presence on social media worth reading the increasing amounts of terrible messages these celebrities get?<\/p>\n \u201cX isn\u2019t fun anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s brought more fans to the games the wrong way.\u201d<\/p>\n Anonymous players \u2013 The Athletic<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s every single one of these interactions that shape the future. Whether fueled completely by the ever-changing gambling landscape or not, the fact that they have to be addressed is ridiculous. Unfortunately, that\u2019s the sad reality we currently live in.<\/p>\n Bailey Ober works his butt off, gives 110% and is a fantastic person on top of it! To hear him say he was getting threats completely broke my heart. He doesn’t deserve it. No one does. https:\/\/t.co\/HyErWP5RmY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Audra Martin (@Audra_Martin) June 12, 2025<\/a> More About:Minnesota Twins<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"Bailey](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MLB-Miami-Marlins-at-Minnesota-Twins-24317302-788x525.jpg\")
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